RUNEBOUND CHARACTERS
In Runebound, destiny is carved through blood, ancestral memory, and will.
The figures within this world are bound by oaths, haunted by forgotten symbols,
and driven by visions both personal and prophetic.
This page offers a glimpse into their lives, relationships, and the paths that shape the greater tapestry of the saga.
Pribislav
Once a proud son of an Obotrite chieftain and now a reluctant Christian ally and the ruler of Mecklenburg, Pribislav walks a tenuous path between ancestral loyalty and political survival. Father to Henry, Milena, and Nicholas, he is a man torn between the old gods and the rising tide of Christendom—a ruler haunted by the choices that could either protect his realm or erase his people from history forever.
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Woizlava
A woman of quiet power and unyielding spirit, Woizlava is the steadfast wife of Pribislav and mother to Henry, Milena, and Nicholas. Raised in the old ways yet forced to navigate the tightening grip of Christendom, she is a quiet keeper of Slavic traditions within a court that would see them forgotten. Though she plays the role of dutiful wife, her heart remains bound to the gods of her ancestors—and to the children she fears may be swallowed by fate.
Dobrawa
Steeped in the old magic and ancestral memory, Dobrawa is the castle midwife and a bridge between the living and the unseen. She was the first to touch Milena’s newborn skin, the first to see the mark of the runes upon her. Keeper of secrets and ancient rites, Dobrawa carries the knowledge of childbirth and forbidden prophecies—wisdom she will use to guide Milena, even as the world around them darkens.
Bishop Anselm
A man of iron conviction cloaked in holy robes, Bishop Anselm is a fervent servant of the Church and a relentless force in the conversion of Mecklenburg. With words as sharp as any blade and eyes that see both sin and opportunity, he is determined to stamp out the old ways—no matter the cost. Calculating and uncompromising, he seeks to bind Milena’s fate to the will of Christendom, using faith as both a weapon and a shackle.
The Obotrite Seer
Deep within the forest, where mist clings to ancient trees and whispers carry the voices of the dead, lives the Obotrite Seer—a woman feared and revered in equal measure. She is the last living link to the old gods, her eyes clouded by visions of what is to come. When Milena seeks her out, the Seer speaks of blood, sacrifice, runes yet to be awakened, and a destiny that will require a choice.
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Milena
A daughter of the court yet a child of the forest, Milena walks a line between two worlds—one bound by duty and another by destiny. Fierce in spirit yet veiled in uncertainty, she seeks answers in the shadow of the woods. Though her father’s court would see her wed and silenced, the spirit of Berkana burns on her subconscious. And as she steps into the Seer’s hut, her true journey begins.
Henry
Heir to Pribislav’s lands and title, Henry is a prince torn between blood and belief. Trained as a warrior yet raised under the shadow of the cross, he struggles to reconcile the old ways with the Christian faith. With a heart loyal to his sister Milena and a mind shaped by his father’s political ambitions, Henry stands at the crossroads of legacy and destiny—unsure whether to embrace the path laid before him or forge his own.
Nicholas
Cherished by his family and doted on by his sister Milena, young Nicholas is the bright, inquisitive heart of Pribislav’s household. Though still a boy, he possesses a natural warmth and a curious spirit, absorbing the world around him with wide, watchful eyes. Deeply connected to his sister, he is both her confidant and her anchor—a bond that will be tested as the tides of fate threaten to pull them apart.
Lady Gertrude
Rigid, pious, and unrelenting, Lady Gertrude was sent from Saxony to shape Milena into the ideal Christian bride. Her every lesson is a sermon, her every word a command, enforcing the virtues of obedience and chastity while stamping out any trace of pagan influence. Fiercely devout and deeply contemptuous of anything she deems heathen, Gertrude sees Milena’s wild spirit as a flaw to be corrected—a spark that must be snuffed out before it spreads.
Brynjar Sigmundsson
A warrior forged by the sea and tempered by the old gods, Brynjar is the eldest son of Jarl Sigmund. Stoic and reserved, he carries the weight of his lineage with strength and dignity. Yet beneath the hardened exterior lies a man torn between duty and desire, haunted by a past he cannot forget. When he meets Milena, her fire awakens something buried within him, setting him on a path that will test his honor, heart, and fate.
Jarl Sigmund
A towering presence both in stature and in spirit, Jarl Sigmund is the steadfast ruler of Rungardvik, a pagan stronghold where the old ways still thrive. Fiercely protective of his people and unwavering in his loyalty to the gods, he is a man of iron principles and strategic mind. Though he governs with a firm hand, he is also a father—a man determined to secure his son Brynjar’s future, and that of his two daughters, in a world where alliances shift like the tides.
David Ben Nathaniel
A merchant from the sun-scorched lands of Jerusalem, David is a wanderer, a scholar, a storyteller, and a man whose past is as mysterious as his calm, watchful gaze. Drawn to Milena’s spirit, he becomes her trusted confidant, offering guidance, protection, and the wisdom of distant lands. Though his wealth and influence are undeniable, David harbors secrets that could alter the course of Milena’s fate—and perhaps his own.
Heinrich of Lüneburg
A young Saxon noble of proud stature and measured restraint, Heinrich bears the weight of his name with both honor and arrogance. Draped in finely worked velvet and adorned with the lion symbol of his house, he carries himself with the effortless confidence of one raised to be obeyed. His demeanor is poised, his words are neither cruel nor kind, but always purposeful. Promised to Milena by decree, he walks the path set before him without question, believing duty to be its own form of virtue.
Brother Collistus
A dangerous blade in the hand of the Church, Brother Collistus serves Bishop Anselm with unwavering devotion and unnerving precision. A former initiate of the shadowed order known as the Scriptorium Obscura, his past is a litany of quiet purges and forgotten fires. Cloaked in humility but steeped in zealotry, he believes in purifying heresy by any means necessary. Where others waver, he obeys. Where others doubt, he strikes. For Collistus, mercy is weakness, and silence is sacred.
Henry the Lion
Few wield power with such grace—or such precision, as Henry the Lion. Duke of Saxony and Bavaria, he is both patron and predator, cloaked in civility and crowned by conquest. It was his hand that ended the reign of Niklot, and his word that restored Pribislav to his lands, though not until the oath was taken. To the world, he is a Christian sovereign, measured and just. But beneath the gold and gospel lies a sharper truth: Henry does not seek peace. He cultivates control.